Compliance Program Manager

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At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It's a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform - and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we're seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company's hardest problems.

Our https : / / www.coinbase.com / mission is intense and isn't for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there's no better place to be.

While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.

As the CX Compliance Program Manager at Coinbase, you'll lead the charge in combating money laundering and ensuring that we meet our mission to make cryptocurrency accessible to everyone. We are seeking an experienced Compliance Program Manager to oversee the execution of high-priority regulatory compliance Programs within the company's Transaction Monitoring (TMS) function. This role involves leading strategic, multi-regional Programs to ensure compliance with global AML regulatory bodies. The Program Manager will ensure the integration of regulatory requirements into policies, overseeing their documentation and practical implementation across the business. You will be responsible for launching key governance and controls to continuously improve and scale the way we operate, ensuring compliance with our regulatory obligations. You will work closely with your team and cross-functional partners to develop and implement effective solutions that will help us meet our goals in a meaningful way.

As a natural leader with a passion for compliance and operations, you'll collaborate with other leaders, internal stakeholders, and outsourced vendor partners to ensure that our operations are scaling in a thoughtful, effective way. If you're ready to take on a challenge that will make a difference in the world, we want you on our team. Apply now and be a part of something truly transformative!

What you'll be doing (ie. job duties) :

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale, global projects ensuring that all transaction monitoring objectives are met on time and within scope.

Work across Technology, Operations, Compliance and Product teams to continually refine and improve transaction monitoring processes, ensuring they remain compliant with regulatory requirements whilst ensuring a best in class customer experience.

Lead the translation of Compliance requirements and policies into operations processes and procedures.

Develop and maintain a detailed Program plan, setting milestones, managing resources, and identifying key deliverables to ensure successful outcomes.

Engage with key stakeholders (legal, risk, compliance, operations) to ensure ongoing communication and alignment of goals.

Establish robust mechanisms and feedback loops to gather operations / investigator feedback to improve upstream Compliance and Product controls.

Lead the development of dashboards and KPIs to monitor the success of the compliance Program and track adherence to global regulatory requirements.

Utilize an in-depth understanding of metrics, reporting, capacity planning and financials to make informed data-driven decisions.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements) :

Motivated by Coinbase's mission

Minimum of 7 years of proven transaction monitoring / AML experience in financial services or technology.

Minimum of 3 years experience working in a program risk or controls / governance function within Compliance / AML in a global organization.

Working knowledge of laws, regulations, and risk management practices for financial services.

Hands-on involvement in developing and producing metrics and reporting.

Proficient in PowerPoint / Google Slides and Excel / Google Sheets.

BA / BS degree in business, finance, and other related fields.

Nice to haves :

Advanced degree in business, finance, and other related fields.

Experience with and / or keen interest in cryptocurrency.

Experience working across multiple AML systems and programs simultaneously (e.g., experience in combinations of KYC, AML, and Sanctions).

Experience with or previous exposure to financial services regulators.

Professional certifications (e.g. CRCM, CAMS, CIA, CISA, and CICA).

Deep understanding of Google apps, JIRA, Salesforce Service Cloud.

Position ID : P72331

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Pay Transparency Notice : Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility

• benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

Pay Range

$157,590-$185,400 USD

Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the https : / / static-assets.coinbase.com / e-verify.pdf in certain locations, as required by law.

Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodationshttp : / / www.chromevox.com / tutorial / .

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AI Disclosure

For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and / or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description.

For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate.

The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment . To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com